How Air Conditioning Could Be Harming Your Health

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that while air conditioning is becoming essential due to extreme heat from climate change, it may also pose serious health risks. Mold buildup in AC systems can affect respiratory health, making the “solution” to heat another looming threat in the climate crisis.

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